Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Predicting the future has always been fascinating—but now, it’s also profitable. As traditional forecasting tools face scrutiny, Kalshi and similar platforms are drawing serious investment, hinting at a paradigm shift in how people anticipate global events.
Investor Confidence in Prediction Markets
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Kalshi has raised $185 million in a new funding round led by Paradigm, pushing its total valuation to $2 billion. Other participants included Sequoia Capital, Multicoin Capital, and several notable investors.
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Founded in 2018, Kalshi allows users to make predictions through contracts available on Robinhood Markets and Webull. CEO Tarek Mansour stated that the company will use the funds to expand its technology team and integrate its contracts into additional brokerages.
Regulatory Win Strengthens Kalshi’s Position
Unlike its rival Polymarket, Kalshi is federally regulated and authorized to operate within the United States. This provides a clear legal advantage, especially following a recent win in its legal battle with the CFTC. In May 2025, the regulator dropped its appeal, opening the door to greater acceptance of political prediction contracts in the U.S.
Both platforms gained significant traction during the 2024 U.S. presidential election, underscoring the public’s appetite for alternative forecasting tools.
Crypto, Politics, and Sports Forecasting
Kalshi offers markets on a range of topics—from Bitcoin and economics to sports and weather. Bloomberg Intelligence reported that in March and April 2025, 79% of Kalshi‘s trading volume came from sports predictions. However, these contracts have also led to legal challenges with certain state regulators.
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